Bushtec trailer interior upgrade

[M61A1MECH]

I have had my Bushtec trailer for a number of years I bought a demo unit for cheap ( sorta cheap by Bushtec standards) , the thing is the interior is not 100% carpeted. The inside of the lid, front and rear bulkheads are not carpeted, just have rough fiberglass that is painted white. The white will rub off on things, so I always end up covering the load with a towel or 2 to keep the transfer down. Yesterday I found some carpet at a surplus store that matches pretty well and I am planning on getting some to trim out the interior. Yes there is a question in here.

 

There are no anchor points inside the trailer to fasten the carpet to , I was told by Bushtec a number of years ago to use spray on contact cement to fix the carpet to the trailer interior.

 

Has anyone here done this to a Bushtec or similar trailer?

How did you do it and how did it turn out?

What tricks did you learn that I could benefit from?

 

Thanks

[Wizard765]

When I carpeted the inside of my home built trailer I just bought a small tub of carpet glue. fairly thick stuff so it won't drip and turns rubber like when it drys so is flexible. Not a bad working time either..

like this stuff

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Roberts-3095-1-gal-Superior-Fast-Grab-Carpet-Glue-Adhesive-3095-1/202329533

[Freebird]

My Bushtec has the full carpeted interior and it is indeed installed with what looks like the spray on adhesive. You can get it at most any home improvement store. Sorry, it came from the factory that way so I have no useful tips on actually doing the job.

[M61A1MECH]

When I carpeted the inside of my home built trailer I just bought a small tub of carpet glue. fairly thick stuff so it won't drip and turns rubber like when it drys so is flexible. Not a bad working time either..

like this stuff

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Roberts-3...95-1/202329533

 

Thanks, I was concerned about the possible over spray with an aerosol type contact adhesive, this would eliminate that.

[Condor]

3M makes an upholstery spray that works really well. With all of the trailers I've owned they all seemed to be 'glued' in. Home depot use to have a grey indoor/outdoor carpet that worked well on trailer interiors...

[cecdoo]

You could try 3m 90 hi strength spray contact cement, the nozzle adjusts for size of spray pattern, you get very little overspray. Try it on a pc of plywood or fiberglass first, it should work fine. Once it hits you are not going to reposition it tho.

Craig

[M61A1MECH]

You could try 3m 90 hi strength spray contact cement, the nozzle adjusts for size of spray pattern, you get very little overspray. Try it on a pc of plywood or fiberglass first, it should work fine. Once it hits you are not going to reposition it tho.

Craig

 

That is exactly what I picked up at Home Depot today, works well. I have one more piece to install and trim and it will be done. I will say I am no carpet guy, it turned out to be a bit more difficult than expected, lots of odd shapes and contours to deal with, I anticipated that, but it was more of a challenge than I expected. The net result will be an improvement, but the quality of my installation is not what I expect from me , so I am a little disappointed. I will try to smooth out some of the wrinkles and rough edges once it is all done and I can see the full effect. If I can make it look decent so as not to embarrass myself I will post some before and after photos. UP side, you can not see the inside as long as the lid is closed, and that is how the trailer stays 95% of the time.

[cecdoo]

Try heating the carpet backing with heat gun or hair dryer, it will help it conform alittle better. I am sure the next trailer you do will come out better:cool10:

 

Craig

[M61A1MECH]

Before and after pics.

The Job Boss keeping an eye on things

Edited November 1, 2015 by M61A1MECH